Need commets on build

This is the build i came up with.

MSI MBOX G31M3-F Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel G31 Black Barebone

EVGA 512-P3-N975-AR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

Western Digital Caviar GP 1TB Hard Drive (I already own this)

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE (I already own this to)

I am going to use the dvd drive form my pc right now.

Total with tax and shipping: $564.19

 

Looks like a nice setup there! I think you are ok as you speced it, but I would go with a 600Watt PSU just for some headroom. OCZ makes one for just a few $ more than the 500watt one you listed.

 

Thought about that but i am on a tight budget.

 

Well, if you believe in the rebate fairy... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4209965&CatId=3585

That might save you a couple of $'s. :-D

EVGA is on my S list now.

 

Looks good to me too pclover. As to the power supply, I have an Antec Earthwatts 500W and my rig is working beautifully with both the CPU and GPU OC'd. I will get a better PSU in a year or so but I have no worries for now. Now, if it was a crap PSU.....

EDIT: LOL at eVGA crap list Fred_G.:-D

 

I vote with my dollars Augie! I get bad customer support, I shop, buy elsewhere. And I spread the love in a kind, non-judgemental way if they choose to buy the inferior (in my opinion :-D) products that is their choice. I offer alternatives. :tas

 

Yeah but i don't like XFX anymore. I like newegg anyways

 

Spend your $ as you wish.:-D

 

I am going to add this to my build and leave my old pc intact.
LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner

 

Looks like a nice system, I bet your getting excited!

 

No i am not :-D

 

Ok I just realized that the other motherboard was not so good and people had issues with bios update. I like asus so I am going to get a barebone form them. here is my New updated build.

ASUS V2-P5G31 Intel Socket T(LGA775) Intel G31 Black & Gray Barebone

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04

EVGA 512-P3-N975-AR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

Western Digital Caviar GP 1TB Hard Drive (I already own this)

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE (I already own this to)

New total with tax and shipping: $633.88

 

looks good to me my other box runs a q6600 and runs like a champ

 

What size case fans does it need for font and back i wonder.

 

Pretty decent I was lookin to build something similar to that, oh and u say what size fans you should fit, I would say 2 of these - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106116

And it's a bit disappointing the case don't come with any

 

I have made 8 systems with the Q6600 it is nice, this sounds like a good system hope it works out.

 

You might want to look around and get the mobo and case seperatly. I would recommend the Antec 300 case, which comes with 2 fans and has room for at least 2 more 120mm fans. You should be able to find an Asus mobo for less than the combo deal. Especially if you have to buy more fans later on.


I see you are getting the Q6600! Excellent CPU. But in my experience, the heatsink sucks. I hate them. The mounting system sucks, and they don't cool well. Just my opinion, your MMV, but I would get an aftermarket cooler that bolts on instead of thosed cursed stock plastic tab things spawned from satan! :tas

 

I looked around and found this

ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

With that all together NO SHIPPING CHARGES! :celebrate

 

$129 for the Antec 300 and your chosen mobo from the place I don't link to.:-D

 

I like the NZXT case. I like the looks of it.

 

Hey, it is your box! I just make suggestions. You have to live with it! :-D

 

Yeah true i cant live much longer with my hp case.

 

I cant wait lol just submitted the order.

 

Lol so you ordered those parts mentioned in 1st post?

have fun:cool

 

I ordered

EVGA 512-P3-N975-AR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

ASUS P5KPL-AM/PS LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model iHAS120-04

and the hard drive and sound card i already have. I get free COD5 with the video card lol.

UPS decided to take 2 days off so i have to wait till the 6th to get all my parts. :crybaby

 

pretty nice but you sure a 500w PSU is enough>?:confused

 

Have fun with it! One of my computers is very similar, mine has a XFX 9800GT, same CPU, 600W OCZ PSU... Nice 'puter. While I would have gone with a little larger PSU, my 9800GT says it will run on a 500W PSU, 600W for SLI.

I see you are going with the stock heatsink. Be sure to let me know what you think of it.

 

ill get a zalman cooler sometime. Also i am going to get some artic 5 compound.

 

Just got done building it. It runs great.

 

Just as an update the 500 Watt psu is working out well for me. I want a new cpu cooler which i hope ill get soon.

 

Good, I'm running two 9800GTs on a 500 ATM, though I will have to switch that out for a larger one before this tanks.